Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Davis Riley

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

Discover the career path of Davis Riley, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Davis Riley is an American professional golfer. He competes on the PGA Tour. His career highlights include notable performances in various PGA Tour events, marking him as a rising talent in the world of professional golf. Riley's consistent performance and dedication to the sport have solidified his position among the competitive field of professional golfers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: U.S. Junior Amateur Final

In 2013, Davis Riley lost the U.S. Junior Amateur final to Scottie Scheffler after calling a penalty on himself on the last hole, joining Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth as the only players to appear in the championship match twice.

2014: Junior Ryder Cup

In 2014, Davis Riley was a member of the American team at the Junior Ryder Cup that defeated the European team 16–8 in Perthshire, Scotland.

2014: U.S. Junior Amateur final

In 2014, Will Zalatoris defeated Davis Riley in the U.S. Junior Amateur final.

2015: U.S. Open

In 2015, Riley qualified for the U.S. Open and missed the cut.

2018: Palmer Cup

In 2018, Davis Riley played in the Palmer Cup, compiling a 2–2 record in the American win over the International team.

2019: Turned Professional

In 2019, Davis Riley turned professional.

2020: Joins Korn Ferry Tour

In 2020, Riley joined the Korn Ferry Tour and earned his first win at the Panama Championship in February.

2020: U.S. Open

In 2020, Riley qualified for the U.S. Open and missed the cut.

March 2022: Valspar Championship

In March 2022, Riley took a two-shot lead into the final round of the Valspar Championship before losing on the second playoff hole to Sam Burns. He finished fourth in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans while partnering with Zalatoris and finished in 5th place at the Mexico Open.